Judith Sheindlin (b. 1942)

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Biography

Judith Susan Sheindlin also known as Judge Judy, is an American attorney, jurist, court-show arbitrator and television producer.

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Timeline

The story of Judith Sheindlin, told in moments.

1982 Event

Became a family court judge in New York. Her blunt style drew media attention. A Los Angeles Times profile called her the toughest family court judge in the city.

Was being called the toughest family court judge a compliment? Did media attention change how you approached the bench? Was bluntness a judicial philosophy or just your personality?

1996 Event

Judge Judy premiered in syndication. Within two years it was the top-rated courtroom show in America. At its peak it drew 10 million daily viewers.

Did you expect Judge Judy to become the top-rated courtroom show? What does 10 million daily viewers say about justice as entertainment? Were you a judge or a performer on that set?

2021 Life

Judge Judy ended after 25 seasons and 6,000 episodes. She'd been earning $47 million per year, making her the highest-paid television host in the world. Launched Judy Justice on streaming.

Was $47 million a year a fair price for your time? Did 25 seasons and 6,000 episodes feel like enough? What does justice look like after the cameras stop?

In Their Own Words (20)

I don't care about your stress! You should care about my stress; I'm older than you are! (25 Aug 2016 show)

2016

to a defendant who claimed he was receiving Worker's Compensation for a bad knee: Well, what did you think you were going to do for UPS, deliver babies?

You're going to keep your mouth shut until I come to you and ask you a question, then you're going to speak; otherwise Byrd will take you outside until you understand the rules, 'cause here, I'm in charge.

Don't be a wise guy in here, sir. There's only one wise person in here - and that's Byrd.

I don't know why a 57-year-old man would loan an 18-year-old cashier at Whole Foods $250. I don't know why a man would do that. But I can tell you one thing: my husband's not going to Whole Foods anymore.

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